Please and Thank You Posted on January 22, 2026, updated on January 22, 2026 by Gateway Counseling When I was a little kid, one thing I remember my mother kept telling me was to not forget to say please and thank you to people. When you asked someone for something it was to always be prefaced with the word please. You would never just say, “Give me that.” When someone gave you… Read More
10 Early Warning Signs Your Anger Is Becoming Unhealthy — And What Scripture Says About Self-Control Posted on December 13, 2025, updated on December 13, 2025 by Gateway Counseling When was the last time anger took control? Maybe it was a sharp word you can’t take back, a slammed door that left everyone walking on eggshells, or a simmering resentment that’s been poisoning your peace for weeks. Anger itself isn’t the enemy. God experiences righteous anger at injustice, and Jesus overturned tables in the… Read More
What’s Right About Me? Posted on December 9, 2025, updated on December 9, 2025 by Dr. John Hawkins, Sr. We usually only go to the doctor when something is wrong with us. I have symptoms that make me feel bad or are interfering in my life. The doctor is looking for what the disease is. Many people often feel “dis-ease” within themselves. They are depressed, anxious, angry or generally unhappy with where they are… Read More
Challenges Blended Families Face in Palm Beach County, FL Posted on November 13, 2025, updated on November 13, 2025 by Gateway Counseling Picture this: It’s Sunday dinner, and the kids from both sides of your new family are sitting at the table, barely looking at each other. Your stepson just rolled his eyes when you asked him to pass the potatoes. Your partner’s daughter refuses to acknowledge you exist. And somewhere between the mashed potatoes and the… Read More